Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 12. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 12-1. TRAFFIC REGULATION AND ADMINISTRATION. |
Article 3. TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS. |
§ 12-1-29. TRUCKS PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS.
(A)
The traffic engineer shall install traffic control signs and markings on streets where trucks are prohibited.
(B)
A person may not drive or operate a truck on a street where driving or operating a truck is prohibited.
(C)
It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(1)
the person is operating the truck on a prohibited street to go directly to or from a residence or commercial establishment on that street to deliver or pickup material, and the driver has proof of that purpose;
(2)
the person is using the truck for a private purpose that does not include the transport, loading, or unloading of material or property; or
(3)
the vehicle is:
(a)
owned by a public or private utility;
(b)
engaged in the business of transporting people;
(c)
parked at the owner's or lessee's residence or place of business; or
(d)
the property of a governmental entity.
Source: 1992 Code Section 16-2-16; Ord. 031204-13; Ord. 031211-11.